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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,607.84, 54,660.72 and 22,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,607.84, 54,660.72 and 22,846.24 is: 31,528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,607.84 : 54,660.72 = 22,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,607.84/54,660.72 = 22,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,607.84x = 54,660.72 × 22,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,607.84x = 1,248,791,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,791,927.69/39,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,528.91

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